研究
HDFS students have many ways to become involved in research being conducted in the Department. Many undergraduates use research experience to explore interests and possible career paths. 研究 experience can also be invaluable when applying to graduate school.
Life Span Developmental Science (LSDS) Option
All HDFS students gain exposure to research through our required research methods course, HD FS 312W: Empirical Inquiry in Human Development, and discussions 提前d level courses. 然而, some students may want to develop more advanced research skills, especially if they are interested in graduate studies or seek evaluation positions in human services. If engaging in research is your career interest, you will want to pursue the Life Span Developmental Science option. Please see the 度 and Options page for additional information regarding option requirements.
识别研究机会
你 will most likely hear about current HDFS research projects in your classes. 你 may also find information about faculty research projects on faculty websites. If you are interested in becoming involved in faculty research, you should contact the individual faculty member to discuss opportunities.
教学
教学 Assistant Credits (HD FS 497C)
Students who excel in HDFS classes may be invited to become an undergraduate 教学 Assistant (TA). This is another opportunity to broaden your educational experience and get to know a faculty member better. Most 教学 Assistant positions are for 1-3 credits a semester and can be counted toward your OPTION requirement in the 400-Level Other Selections of your degree audit (Where it says "SEE ADVISER".) HD FS 497C is not meant to replace HD FS 400 level courses.
Undergraduate 教学 Assistant Guidelines
Review these guidelines if you are considering becoming a TA for an HDFS course.
1. 推荐最低资格: 你 should have taken the course and received at least a B+. 教师 may recruit successful students in their current classes for future TA positions.
2. 学分: If offered a TA position, register for credit under HD FS 497C. As part of registering for HD FS 497C, you will be required to file an agreement. This agreement must specify, among other things, how your grade will be determined. It is important that both the instructor and you understand what is expected in this course. It is suggested that students should not serve as TAs for the same course more than once or function as a TA for more than a total of nine credit hours.
3. 专业培训: The emphasis of your work as a TA will be on developing professional competencies, not just providing a needed service for the professor or the department. 你会:
a. Receive training from the instructor on how to fulfill the role as a TA in his/her class. 你, 作为学生助教, 可能会被要求上课吗, be knowledgeable about the material to be covered, 保持办公时间. 你 should expect to meet regularly with the professor throughout the semester.
b. Receive from the professor specific instructions on the professional behavior expected of you as a TA. 你应该:
- 随时通知教授, 提前, of any deviations from the expectations made of you for class attendance, 办公时间, 等.
- Keep student records, grades, and other information confidential.
- Understand the professor's mechanisms for dealing with student complaints, 所以你, 作为助教, are confident you know what you can decide and what needs to be referred to the professor.
- Know what you should do when students become angry or abusive.
4. 提醒一句: Recognize that there can be an inherent role-tension between you and students with whom you are friends outside of class or classmates in other courses. 作为助教, you are in an instructor's role and must work with the professor to minimize conflicts of interest. 至少, this means you should NOT grade assignments, 小测验, or tests of an acquaintance or friend in the class and you should NOT be solely responsible for proctoring tests or exams. Do not assume that you know how to manage these roles professionally; you will need to work with the professor on these issues throughout the course of the semester.